Our Top 10 Baby Tracking Apps: From Breastfeeding to Bathtime and everything...
There’s no rest for the wicked mamas, but there’s also no rest when you’ve got a new addition to the household! When you’re running around sleep deprived and covered in curious substances, it can be...
View ArticleBullying: The Empathy Connection and the REAL Reasons Why Kids Bully
If you’re worried about bullying (and what parent isn’t?!), child psychologist Anoushka Beh explains what can cause it, along with strategies and solutions to help parents and kids avoid it We’ve all...
View ArticleBullying Part 2: The Sassy Parent’s Guide to Managing Bullying
Child psychologist Anoushka Beh explains how parents can support their children and effectively deal with bullying In my last article on bullying, I explored how empathy relates to bullying, which has...
View ArticleGet Active! The Importance of Sports and Nutrition for Kids in Singapore
A family doctor explains why it’s essential for kids to play sports, and what you can do to support and encourage a healthy lifestyle, from nutrition to hydration We all know physical fitness is a...
View ArticleA Chat with Third Culture Kid Expert & Author Chris O’Shaughnessy
A leading expert on third culture kids is coming to Singapore! Find out what makes TCKs tick… We celebrate third culture kids here at Sassy Mama, but author and international speaker (and TCK himself)...
View ArticleTeaching Kids the Value of Saving Money for a Rainy Day
Show me the money! Here’s a fab programme to teach kids the value of saving money from the start Money doesn’t grow on trees. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. A penny saved is a penny earned. We...
View ArticleWanting the Best: How to Avoid Raising Entitled Kids
Kids in Singapore seem to have every advantage — but is that always a good thing? A comment about airport lounges prompts one mama to ponder how to keep from having entitled kids I’m no doubt showing...
View ArticleThe Ups and Downs of Raising Kids in the Singapore Bubble
A mama newly-arrived in Singapore grapples with giving her the kids the best of life here without absorbing the worst bits. Can it be done? A few weeks ago we ran an article about one mama’s concerns...
View ArticleSmarter Than You Think: How to Identify Your Child’s Strengths from the Start
Smart is so much more than just letter grades, mama! Here’s how to identify and nurture your child’s strengths and talents to put them on the road to success The end of the school year seems to bring a...
View ArticleDealing With an Early Empty Nest
Recently sent your little ones off to school full-time and struggling with a sense of purpose, mama? You may be dealing with ‘Early Empty Nest’ syndrome! I’m sure you’ve heard of the classic empty nest...
View ArticleJoin us for a FREE Parenting Workshop: ‘The Importance of Working Creatively...
Mums and Dads are invited to our first FREE parenting workshop of 2017: why encouraging creativity in our little ones is so vital for them to thrive! As much as we love this parenting gig, man is it...
View ArticleA Mama’s Guide to the Fidget Spinners Craze in Singapore
Fidget Spinners: Fab Toy or Fidgety Fad? Here’s how they came about, where you can find them, and whether they’re worth the headache! Have you heard about Fidget Spinners, mama? If you’ve got primary...
View ArticleParenting: Turning 10, Going-on-15? Why Kids Grow Up Faster Now
It’s not your imagination, mama: today’s kids do know a lot more than we did at their age. Here’s how to balance their potential while still keeping them grounded in childhood Children grow up so fast...
View ArticleExpert Advice from the Google Parenting Café: Internet Safety for Kids
We chat with the experts from Google about how to ensure responsible tech habits and Internet safety for our kids! It’s amazing how fast technology is changing these days; barely a day goes by where we...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: Is My Child Ready for a Mobile Phone and The Internet?
Nervous about Internet safety or letting your child get a mobile phone? These FREE expert talks will help calm your fears, mama! As much as we wish we could shield our littles from all the dangers that...
View ArticleLife in Snowy Hokkaido: Singaporean Mama Merlin Chelliah
Home away from home in Hokkaido, we hear about this mama’s love for Japan’s beautiful food, people and four seasons Merlin Chelliah, GM of Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido is a Singaporean mama to 6-year-old...
View ArticleAutism, Empathy and the Importance of the Arts: ‘Open: A Boy’s Wayang Adventure’
We chat with local author Eva Wong Nava about her new children’s book that’s told from the perspective of a boy with Autism Did you catch the recent Singapore-made film The Wayang Kids, mama? It’s...
View ArticleParenting Advice: 5 Things Savvy Parents Pay Attention To
Montessori teacher, mama, and mindful parenting coach Victoria Yim is here to help you take a step back and chill. Here are five things savvy parents focus on to navigate the murky waters of parenthood...
View ArticleSassy Mama Meets May Schooling (Olympic Swimming Champion Joseph Schooling’s...
Joseph Schooling’s mama speaks to us about the value of playing with your kids and how hard work is more important than innate talent Beate Baldry spoke to May Schooling (or Sassy Mama Schooling as she...
View ArticleReduce Your Kids’ Screen Time with This Smart Parenting Solution
Kids spending too much time on their phones? Here’s how to use technology to your advantage! The way kids are able to easily navigate themselves around the internet, games, apps and even the app store...
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